Bengaluru, February 6, 2025 – In a significant initiative to promote investor awareness and protect the interest of the investors in the securities market NSE and NSDL under the aegis of SEBI and along with other Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) organized Mega RISA (Regional Investor Seminar for Awareness) in Gauhati Medical College Auditorium, Assam.
The event, titled “Viksit Bharat ka Viksit Niveshak” focused on educating investors about the securities markets, fraud and scam prevention, rights and responsibilities and smart investing practices.
Ms. Aradhana Verma, GM, SEBI graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Assam has been a rising force in India’s investment landscape, with over 24.6 lakh registered investors. 29.8% of investors registered in Assam are female which is the 5th highest female participation across all states in India. Investor growth tripled from 0.7% in 2019 to 2.3% in 2024. We are committed to supporting this growth by ensuring education, awareness, trust, transparency and protection in the securities market.
The Mega RISA provided a holistic perspective on investor rights, responsibilities, emerging market trends, with insightful discussions on fraud prevention in the digital era, financial literacy, and smart investment practices.
The event included panel discussions on “The Future of Securities Market – Trends, Challenges and Opportunities” and “Let’s Deep Dive into DEMAT” – Experts from SEBI and financial institutions highlighted emerging trends, demat related issues, cyber threats and unregulated investment risks. Attendees were educated on safe investing practices and identifying red flags in ponzi schemes, unauthorized advisors, digital scams and more. Additionally, the event also included financial quiz and a Nukkad Natak, making financial education accessible and engaging.
With interactive discussions, data-driven insights and expert guidance, the seminar served as a valuable platform for participants. With overwhelming participation from investors, financial professionals, doctors, financial experts and students, it reaffirms Assam’s growing interest in the securities market and helps them make informed financial decisions and navigate the securities market with confidence.
